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Welcome to the Pesticide Registration and Control Divisions (PRCD) of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine. Pesticides are regulated in Ireland by PRCD to ensure their safe use and high levels of protection of human and animal health and the environment. Read more in the About Us section.
Guidance to achieve compliance under the Biocidal Product Regulation for Agri-Retailers and Suppliers who distribute, sell, or advertise biocidal products and treated articles.
Agri-Retailer & Suppliers BPR Guidance Document (pdf 380Kb)
5th Biocides Industry Stakeholder Symposium
Please see attached presentations from our 2025 symposium. Any questions on the material, contact us on biocides@agriculture.gov.ie
DAFM-Funded Research - Pesticides
Training Providers for Pesticide Distributor Courses (pdf 211Kb)
Accepted Companies for Calibration of Equipment for use by Equipment Inspectors (EIs) (pdf 160Kb)
Uisce Eireann’s awareness raising campaign for drinking water
Information Note - Propiconazole 22-03-2024 (pdf 186Kb)
Guidance for Sprayer Operations (pdf 145Kb)
PCD Biocides November Newsletter (pdf 157Kb)
Creosote Treated Timber Information Note
Public consultation on the EU Commissions proposal for a Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation